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Ocean Grove, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07756

Monmouth County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,342
3,479/sq mi
$89,286
Median income
$790,100
Median home value
69.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ocean Grove pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
3,479
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07756 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07756 covers 1.0 square miles in Ocean Grove, Monmouth County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,342 residents on file, a density of 3,479 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07756 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,286 (27% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $88,273. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. Housing costs here run $790,100 for a typical home value (53% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,488 a month; 63.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monmouth County, so you can benchmark 07756 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07756

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ocean Grove, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07756.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07756, Ocean Grove, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,342

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

3,479

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07756?

62.2

Median Age

44.5%

Male

55.5%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$89,286

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$88,273

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

36.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07756 ranks nationally

Ocean Grove, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$89,286 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 81.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,817

Total Housing Units

1,754

Occupied Units

1,063

Vacant Units

1.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%

$790,100

Median Home Value

+53% vs state

$1,488

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.6%

YoY Change (2024)

475

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+375%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07756 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +375% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 292
2021 +12.7% 329
2022 +20.2% 396
2023 +6.8% 422
2024 +12.6% 475

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 67 business establishments in ZIP 07756, employing approximately 764 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,724,000.

67

Businesses

764

Employees

$34.7M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 15 22.4%
Retail trade 8 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 8 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 7 10.4%
Construction 6 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 6.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 6.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 07756 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07756 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07756 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07756 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
07720 Bradley Beach, NJ 4,298 0.7 mi
07711 Allenhurst, NJ 1,533 1.9 mi
07717 Avon By The Sea, NJ 1,901 1.5 mi
07723 Deal, NJ 1,020 2.7 mi
07755 Oakhurst, NJ 6,363 3.7 mi
07753 Neptune, NJ 37,554 3.7 mi
07712 Asbury Park, NJ 39,158 3.5 mi
07762 Spring Lake, NJ 8,403 4.3 mi
07764 West Long Branch, NJ 8,097 5.3 mi
07740 Long Branch, NJ 31,038 5.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monmouth County

07728 standard
Freehold, NJ
Pop: 56,257
07726 standard
Englishtown, NJ
Pop: 42,508
07712 standard
Asbury Park, NJ
Pop: 39,158
07731 standard
Howell, NJ
Pop: 38,304
07753 standard
Neptune, NJ
Pop: 37,554
07740 standard
Long Branch, NJ
Pop: 31,038

Related Areas

Monmouth County Ocean Grove, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07756 in? ▼
ZIP code 07756 (Ocean Grove) is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Monmouth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monmouth-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07756? ▼
ZIP code 07756 in Ocean Grove, NJ has a population of 3,342 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07756? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07756 is $89,286, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07756? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07756 is $790,100, which is 184% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07756? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07756 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07756? ▼
ZIP code 07756 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 764 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07756? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07756 are: Accommodation and food services (15), Retail trade (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07756? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07756 increased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 375%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07756? ▼
In ZIP code 07756, 81.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07756? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07756 is 36.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07756? ▼
In ZIP code 07756, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07756? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07756 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.